Steve Pollinger
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Intellectual Property
Band 4
About
Provided by Steve Pollinger
Practice Areas
Steve Pollinger is a Principal in the Austin office of McKool Smith. Steve is a trial lawyer and registered patent attorney who has focused on patent cases and other intellectual property litigation for over 30 years. Steve’s practice is nationwide, at trial and on appeal. He has won courtroom victories in cases involving diverse software, electronics, and medical device technologies. Steve holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering, which allows him to understand the disputed technologies and to reduce the disputes to explanations and themes that are readily understood and compelling in the courtroom.
Steve served as a Judicial Clerk to the Honorable S. Jay Plager at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. He speaks frequently on intellectual property litigation.
Education
University of Washington School of Law
J.D., with High Honors
1993
University of Washington
M.S. Electrical Engineering
1988
University of Washington
B.S., summa cum laude, Electrical Engineering
1987
Chambers Review
USA
Steve Pollinger brings his impressive experience in electrical engineering to bear in his patent litigation practice. He regularly advises clients on disputes relating to various technologies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Steve is one of the most sophisticated and savvy patent litigators around."
"Steve is a go-to patent litigator who can solve complex issues."
"Steve is one of the most sophisticated and savvy patent litigators around."
"Steve is a go-to patent litigator who can solve complex issues."